Compassion

Compassion is undefiled

Mark 1:41

Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

Compassion is understanding

Matthew 9:36

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

Matthew 14:14

And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

Compassion is undaunted

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

Luke 10:25-37

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
   He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?”
   So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
Compassion is undefeated

Deuteronomy 30:3

That the Lord your God will bring you back from captivity, and have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the nations where the Lord your God has scattered you.

Avoiding Satan’s Snares

1 Peter 5:8

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Don’t Stray

Psalms 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

James 4:7-8

7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Don’t Strut

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

John 12:42

Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;

43 for they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Don’t Stoop

Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Don’t Stop

Matthew 10:22

All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Romans 8:37-39

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Coping with Care

Some are care(less)

Zephaniah 2:15

This is the rejoicing city
 That dwelt securely,
 That said in her heart,
 “I am it, and there is none besides me.”
 How has she become a desolation,
 A place for beasts to lie down!
 Everyone who passes by her
 Shall hiss and shake his fist.

1 Peter 4:18

Now
  “If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
 Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

Some are care(ful)

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Some are care(free)

Galatians 5:1

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

John 8:32-36

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
   They answered Him, “We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”
   Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Luke 3:16

John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Romans 5:5

Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Acts 15:8

God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us

Acts 10:38

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

John 14:12

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

God Says ...


You say: It's impossible

God says: All things are possible (Lk.18:27)

. You say: I'm too tired

God says: I will give you rest (Mt. 11:28-30)

. You say: Nobody loves me

God says: I love you (Jn 3:16)

. You say: I can't go on

God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9)

. You say: I can't figure things out

God says: I will direct your steps (Prov.3:5-6)

. You say: I can't do it

God says: You can do all things (Phil.4:13)

. You say: I'm not able

God says: I am able (2 Cor. 9:8)

. You say: It's not worth it

God says: It will be worth it (Rom. 8:28)

. You say: I can't forgive myself

God says: I forgive you (1 John 1:9)

. You say: I can't manage

God says: I will supply all your needs (Phil. 4:19)

. You say: I'm afraid

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7)

. You say: I'm always worried and frustrated

God says: Cast all your care on me (1 Pet. 5:7)

. You say: I'm not smart enough

God says: I give you wisdom (1 Cor. 1:30)

. You say: I feel all alone

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Heb. 13:5)

Be Reconciled with God

2 Corinthians 5:20

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God

2 Corinthians 6:10

As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Meet Jesus 

Matthew 4:1-11

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

   But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”

   Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:

   ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and,
 ‘In their hands they shall bear you up,
 Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ”
       Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”
   Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”

   Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ”

   Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.

The Power of Patience

Let’s consider the biblical definition of patience. It can mean both longsuffering and perseverance, or not giving up and yielding under pressure. In either case, it reveals itself when we are willing to wait without frustration while suffering or experiencing some strong desire. In other words, we accept difficult situations without giving God deadlines. What’s more, patience means accepting what the Lord gives, on His timetable—or what He chooses not to give. This quality results in inner peace and lack of stress. Meanwhile, we should pray, obey, and persist as we seek God’s direction.

The danger of impatience is that we might miss the Lord’s perfect plan and His blessing. Only when we trust our Father’s will and timing can we rest peacefully.

What causes you stress? Carefully examine whether you are taking matters into your own hands or releasing the circumstance to almighty God. Listen to Psalm 37:7, which says, “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Seek His way and His timing. Anything else can be destructive.

Ours…

But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever — yes, for ever and ever.

- Daniel 7:18

Forever! The Kingdom will belong to God's saints, his children, the people of the Most High (see Daniel 7:27), us! And it will be ours, forever... and ever... and ever. Praise God for his promises, his grace, and his faithfulness.

God’s Power

You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the miraculous signs and wonders, the mighty hand and outstretched arm, with which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear. — Deuteronomy 7:19

So often we look at the past work of God and think we will not see the display of his power like our predecessors did. But, just as God reminded a new generation of his people that he would go with them and empower them like he had their parents, we also need to expect him to do more than all we can ask or even imagine by his power at work within us! (cf. Ephesians 3:20)

Towards God’s Glory

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. - Revelation 7:17

What a beautiful picture! The One who died for us will nourish and refresh us. The One upon whom all eternity hinges will take time to personally comfort us. No wonder Paul could say that he did not consider his present sufferings worth comparing to the glory that would be revealed to us! (Romans 8:18)

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Victory – to overcome

1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:37

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Witness – to establish

Romans 8:16

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God

Well of living water

John 4:14

But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

Wisdom to understanding

Proverbs 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness,

 And drink the wine of violence.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
 A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
 His praise endures forever.

Yielding – to show obedience

Romans 6:13

And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

Zeal – to inspire

Acts 2:17-18

And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
 That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
 Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
 Your young men shall see visions,
 Your old men shall dream dreams.
  And on My menservants and on My maidservants
 I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
 And they shall prophesy.

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Power to strengthen

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

Renewer to invigorate

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day

Searcher – to investigate

1 Corinthians 15:16

For if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen.

Sacrifice – to separate

Romans 15:16

That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Teacher – to instruct

John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

Truth, Spirit of – to equip

John 15:26

“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.

Unction – to empower

1 John 2:20

But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.

Understanding – to discern

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,
 The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
 The Spirit of counsel and might,
 The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

1 King 3:12

I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.

Ephesians 6:24

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

Thoughts on This Verse....

Ephesians makes some of the greatest declarations in the entire Bible about the grace of God. This one, however, may be the very richest. Grace is offered to us whether we accept it or not. But, grace is with us in rich abundance and blessing as we love Jesus and hang on to his love with a grip of faith that is unwavering.

Daily Wisdom

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. - James 1:27

Verse for the Day

But the Israelites said to the LORD, "We have sinned. Do with us whatever you think best, but please rescue us now." - Judges 10:15

Spirit Fire

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To those who are victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

--Revelation 2:7

Quote

"Revenge never healed a wound." - Guarini

Passion for Praise - Glorious

The mountains take one look at GOD And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord. The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone will see it happen — glorious! - Psalm 97:5-6

Doctrine 

You can have all of your doctrines right yet still not have the presence of God.

Spiritual Thoughts

Jesus laid down His life to show His love for us.
We need to be ready for Christ to come again.
Jesus is the Son of God, the Man beyond time, who gives us eternal life.

Names of God -186 – 181 - 186

181 – Your Holy One

Acts 2:27

For You will not leave my soul in Hades,
 Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
182 – Your Keeper
Psalm 121:5
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.

183 – Your King

Zechariah 9:9

“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
 Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!
 Behold, your King is coming to you;
 He is just and having salvation,
 Lowly and riding on a donkey,
 A colt, the foal of a donkey.

184 – Your Maker

Isaiah 54:5

For your Maker is your husband,
 The Lord of hosts is His name;
 And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel;
 He is called the God of the whole earth.

185 – Your Shade

Psalms 121:5

The Lord is your keeper;
 The Lord is your shade at your right hand.

186 – Your Shield

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

Names of God -186 – 175 - 180

175 – Word of God

Revelation 19:13

He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

176 – Word of Life

1 John 1:1

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—

177 – Worthy Lamb

Revelation 5:12

Saying with a loud voice:
   “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
 To receive power and riches and wisdom,
 And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

178 – Your Confidence

Proverbs 3:26

For the Lord will be your confidence,
 And will keep your foot from being caught.

179 – Your Everlasting Light

Isaiah 60:20

Your sun shall no longer go down,
 Nor shall your moon withdraw itself;
 For the Lord will be your everlasting light,
 And the days of your mourning shall be ended.

180 – Your Exceeding Great Reward

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

Names of God -186 – 168 - 174

168 - Upholder of All Things

Hebrews 1:3

who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

169 - Vine

John 15:5

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

170 - Wisdom

Proverbs 8:12

I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
 And find out knowledge and discretion.

171 – Wonderful

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a Child is born,
 Unto us a Son is given;
 And the government will be upon His shoulder.
 And His name will be called
 Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

172 – Wisdom of God

1 Corinthians 1:24

 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

173 – Witness to the People

Isaiah 55:4

Indeed I have given him as a witness to the people,
 A leader and commander for the people.

174 – Word

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Names of God -186 – 161 - 167

161 - Trap and a Share

Isaiah 8:14

He will be as a sanctuary,
 But a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense
 To both the houses of Israel,
 As a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem

162 - Tried Stone

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore thus says the Lord God:
   “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation,
 A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
 Whoever believes will not act hastily.

163 - The Bread of Heaven

John 6:32

Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.

164 - True Light

John 1:9

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.

165 - Tower of Salvation

2 Samuel 22:51

He is the tower of salvation to His king,
 And shows mercy to His anointed,
 To David and his descendants forevermore.”

166. True God

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

167 - Understanding

Proverbs 8:14

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
 I am understanding, I have strength.

Names of God -186 – 153 – 160

153 - Sword Your Excellency

Deuteronomy 33:29

Happy are you, O Israel!
 Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord,
 The shield of your help
 And the sword of your majesty!
 Your enemies shall submit to you,
 And you shall tread down their high places.”

154. Testator

Hebrews 9:16

For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.

155. That Eternal Life

1 John 1:2

The life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—

156. That Spiritual Rock

1 Corinthians 10:4

And all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that
Rock was Christ.

157. The Alpha and the Omega

Revelation 22:13

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”

158. The beginning and the End

Revelation 22:13

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”

159. The Root and the Offspring of David

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”

160. The Way, the Truth, the Life

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Names of God -186 – 148 - 152

148. Strong Tower

Psalms 61:3

For You have been a shelter for me,
 A strong tower from the enemy.

149. Stronghold

Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good,
 A stronghold in the day of trouble;
 And He knows those who trust in Him.


150. Sun and Shield

Psalms 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
 The Lord will give grace and glory;
 No good thing will He withhold
 From those who walk uprightly.

151. Sure Foundation

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore thus says the Lord God:
   “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation,
 A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
 Whoever believes will not act hastily.

152. Surety

Hebrews 7:22

By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant.

153. Sword of Your Excellency

Deuteronomy 33:29

Happy are you, O Israel!

 Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord,
 The shield of your help
 And the sword of your majesty!
 Your enemies shall submit to you,
 And you shall tread down their high places.”

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Victory – to overcome

1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:37

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Witness – to establish

Romans 8:16

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God

Well of living water

John 4:14

But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

Wisdom to understanding

Proverbs 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness,
 And drink the wine of violence.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
 A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
 His praise endures forever.

Yielding – to show obedience

Romans 6:13

And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

Zeal – to inspire

Acts 2:17-18

And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
 That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
 Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
 Your young men shall see visions,
 Your old men shall dream dreams.
  And on My menservants and on My maidservants
 I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
 And they shall prophesy.

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Power to strengthen

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

Renewer to invigorate

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day

Searcher – to investigate

1 Corinthians 15:16

For if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen.

Sacrifice – to separate

Romans 15:16

That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Teacher – to instruct

John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

Truth, Spirit of – to equip

John 15:26

“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.

Unction – to empower

1 John 2:20

But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.

Understanding – to discern

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,
 The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
 The Spirit of counsel and might,
 The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

1 King 3:12

I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.

What is Repentance?

1. Nacham – meaning, to sigh, breathe strongly

Genesis 6:6

And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart

2. Shuwb – to turn back

1 Kings 8:47

yet when they come to themselves in the land where they were carried captive, and repent, and make supplication to You in the land of those who took them captive, saying, “We have sinned and done wrong, we have committed wickedness’;

3. Nocham – to have compassion

Hosea 13:14

will ransom them from the power of the grave;
 I will redeem them from death.
 O Death, I will be your plagues!
 O Grave, I will be your destruction!
 Pity is hidden from My eyes.”

4. Nichum – to have change of heart

Hosea 11:8

“How can I give you up, Ephraim?
 How can I hand you over, Israel?
 How can I make you like Admah?
 How can I set you like Zeboiim?
 My heart churns within Me;
 My sympathy is stirred.

5. Metanoeo – to change the mind for the better morally, to change attitude toward sin.

Luke 13:3

I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
6. Metamelomai – to regret consequences of sin.

Matthew 27:3

Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders

7. Metanoia – a real change of mind and attitude toward sin and its cause, not merely consequences.

Matthew 3:8

Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance

8. Ametameletos – meaning, irrevocable.

Romans 11:29

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

Names of God – 186 – 143 -147

143. Son of the Most High God

Mark 5:7

And he cried out with a loud voice and said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.”

144. Spirit of Justice

Isaiah 28:5-6

In that day the Lord of hosts will be
 For a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty
 To the remnant of His people,
  For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment,
 And for strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

145. Strength of my life

Psalms 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
 Whom shall I fear?
 The Lord is the strength of my life;
 Of whom shall I be afraid?

146. Strength to the needy

Isaiah 25:4

For You have been a strength to the poor,
 A strength to the needy in his distress,
 A refuge from the storm,
 A shade from the heat;
 For the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.

147. Strong Lord

Psalms 89:8

O Lord God of hosts,
 Who is mighty like You, O Lord?
 Your faithfulness also surrounds You.

Names of God -186 – 137 - 142

137. Shelter of His People

Psalms 91:1

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
 Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

138. Shield

Psalms 3:3

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
 My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
Psalms 115:11
You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord;
 He is their help and their shield.

139. Shield of Your Help

Deuteronomy 33:29

Happy are you, O Israel!
 Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord,
 The shield of your help
 And the sword of your majesty!
 Your enemies shall submit to you,
 And you shall tread down their high places.”

140. Shiloh (Peacemaker)

Genesis 49:10

The scepter shall not depart from Judah,
 Nor a lawgiver from between his feet,
 Until Shiloh comes;
 And to Him shall be the obedience of the people.

141. Son of God

John 1:34

And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”

142. Son of the Highest

Luke 1:32

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David

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132. Ruler over the Kings of the Earth

Revelation 1:5

And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth.

  To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,

133. Sanctuary

Isaiah 8:14

For so the Lord said to me,
 “I will take My rest,
 And I will look from My dwelling place
 Like clear heat in sunshine,
 Like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.”

134. Shadow of a Great Rock in a Weary Land

Isaiah 32:2
A man will be as a hiding place from the wind,
 And a cover from the tempest,
 As rivers of water in a dry place,
 As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

135. Shepherd

Genesis 49:24

But his bow remained in strength,
 And the arms of his hands were made strong
 By the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob
 (From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),

136. Shepherd of Israel

Psalms 80:1

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
 You who lead Joseph like a flock;
 You who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth!

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Illuminator – to revival

John 6:13

Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

Joy – to gladden

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

King –to rule

2 Corinthians 3:17

The Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

Life – to enable

Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

Liberator –to free

Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

Mark of God – that we are His

2 Corinthians 1:22

Who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

Revelation 7:3

 “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads
New nature begetter

John 3:6

That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Oil of Gladness

Psalms 45:7

You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has    anointed you with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

Names of God -186 – 126 - 131

126. Restorer

Psalms 23:3

He restores my soul;

 He leads me in the paths of righteousness

 For His name's sake.

127. Rewarder

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

128. Rock

Deuteronomy 32:4

He is the Rock, His work is perfect;
 For all His ways are justice,
 A God of truth and without injustice;
 Righteous and upright is He.

129. Rock That Is Higher Than I

Psalms 61:2

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
 When my heart is overwhelmed;
 Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

130. Rod of Your Strength

Psalms 102:2

Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble;
 Incline Your ear to me;
 In the day that I call, answer me speedily.

131. Ruler

Micah 5:2

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
 Though you are little among the thousands of Judah,
 Yet out of you shall come forth to Me
 The One to be Ruler in Israel,
 Whose goings forth are from of old,
 From everlasting.”

God’s Power

"How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears." - 2 Samuel 7:22

The promises of God to Abraham and David, the work of God through Jesus, and the miraculous preservation of both the Abrahamic and Davidic lines to Jesus are nothing short of miraculous. They are testimony to God's faithfulness and power. When we get discouraged by the unfaithfulness and blasphemy so prevalent in our world, we need to remember the faithfulness of our God and his awesome power displayed through his chosen people.

Christian Friends

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. - Proverbs 18:24

Who are your closest friends? Good friends are hard to come by in a world of superficial acquaintances and shallow relationships. "Hanging with the crowd" can give us a false sense of belonging, but often leaves us wounded and alone in times of trouble. Open, honest, supportive, and loving relationships don't happen without investment. Ask the Lord to lead you to close friends in his family.

Minister to and serve those around you. Listen to their requests, faithfully upholding them in prayer. Spend time in Christian service with other servant believers. Join yourself to a Bible study or accountability group. As you do, trust that God will give you that "stick-through-thick-and-thin-friend." Companions are easy to find, but can be unreliable. Development of Christian friends is an investment of effort and time, but they are friends with whom we will share forever.

Power of our God

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God — through Jesus Christ our Lord! - Romans 7:24-25

Our bodies are mortal and flawed. They are tainted with our weakness and sin. But, by the grace of God given us in Jesus Christ, our future does not rest in the dust with our bodies, but in the power of our perfecting Lord.

Thoughts

. Don’t always ask Jesus what He can do for you; ask Jesus what you can do for Him.
. Lord, You assure us that the grand salvation You provided is proved genuine in our pain and that it leads to glory for You. Help us to begin each new day with renewed hope in You.

. Wherever God sends us, He comes alongside us.

. Repentance and forgiveness are the glue that can repair a broken relationship.
. We deserve punishment and get forgiveness; we deserve God’s wrath and get God’s love.

Areas of Deceptions

Satanic Deceptions

Areas of Deceptions

1.

Deception regarding Jesus.

Ezekiel 28:2

“Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, “Thus says the Lord God:
  “Because your heart is lifted up,
 And you say, ‘I am a god,
 I sit in the seat of gods,
 In the midst of the seas,’
 Yet you are a man, and not a god,
 Though you set your heart as the heart of a god

2.

Deception regarding Jesus.
Deception regarding the Holy Spirit
Deception regarding the Gospel

2 Corinthians 11:4

For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!

3

Deception regarding Miracles

2 Thessalonians 2:9

The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders,

Names of God -186 – 119 - 125

119. Priest Forever

Hebrews 5:6

And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek

120. Prince of Life

Acts 3:15

You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.

121. Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

122. Redeemer

Isaiah 59:20

The Redeemer will come to Zion,

 And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob,”

 Says the Lord.

123. Refiner and Purifier

Malachi 3:3

He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness

124. Refuge from the Storm

Isaiah 25:4

For You have been a strength to the poor,
 A strength to the needy in his distress,
 A refuge from the storm,
 A shade from the heat;
 For the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.

125. Resting Place

Jeremiah 50:6

“My people have been lost sheep.
 Their shepherds have led them astray;
 They have turned them away on the mountains.
 They have gone from mountain to hill;
 They have forgotten their resting place.

God's Holy Fire: 'One!

For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all. - Ephesians 4:4-6

Unity is more than just getting along. At the core of maintaining unity and keeping the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3), there is ONE core reality. Paul emphasizes this core reality by using "one" seven times. These seven immutable and essential elements of our faith include the "one Spirit" — the Holy Spirit of God who is at work in us.

We must never let the Spirit of God become relegated to a place of diminished importance. We must, however, realize that just as the "one Lord" animates and defines the "one hope," the "one faith," and the "one baptism," so also the "one Spirit" empowers and defines the nature of our being the "one body" as we seek to honor the "one God."

Evangelism

We are not called to go into a battle with the outcome yet to be decided. The battle was won at Calvary. Jesus commanded the disciples: “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers” (Matt. 9:38). And added, “Go!” He still says it. It is a transferred mandate.

Revival comes from God, yes, but when? When we repent our plain disobedience and return to the basic task – Evangelism.

Every single church activity should relate to turning the world back to God. Why are we waiting?
“Rescue the perishing,” or we’ll rescuing ourselves.

Thoughts

` True friends speak the truth in love.

` We must walk in the light to keep eternity’s values in sight.

` Humble work becomes Holy work when it’s done for God.

` God longs to do for others what He has done for you.

Names of God -186 – 111 - 118

111. My Salvation

Psalms 38:22

Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.

112. My Shield

2 Samuel 22:3

My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.
 He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent people you save me.

Psalms 144:2

He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

113. My Song

Isaiah 12:2

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

114. My Support – My Study

Psalms 18:18

They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support.

115. Our Great God

2 Chronicles 20:12

Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

116. Our Passover

1 Corinthians 5:7

Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

117. Our Peace

Ephesians 2:14

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,

118. Overcoming Lamb

Revelation 17:14

They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”

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Enlightener – To reveal

1John 2:8:

Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.

Fruit - to manifest

Galatians 5:22:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness

Guide – to lead

John 16:13:

However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

Glory – Spirit of – to remind

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

Helper – to enable

Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groining’s which cannot be uttered.

Holy Spirit –to sanctify

Ephesians 4:30:

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Indweller – to occupy

1 Corinthians 3:16

Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

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Advocate – To plead in us.

John 14:16:

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever

Anointing – For Power

2 Corinthians 1:21:

Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us,

Baptism – To unite to Christ

1 Corinthians 12:13:

 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink

Comforter – To cheer

John 14:16:

 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever

Convener – To alarm

John 16:8:

When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment

Director – To guide

Romans 8:14:

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

Dew – To refresh

Hosea 14:5:

I will be like the dew to Israel;

 He shall grow like the lily,

 And lengthen his roots like Lebanon.

Earnest – To assure

Ephesians 1:14:

Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

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103. My Fortress

Psalms 14:2

The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.

104. My Help

Psalms 115:11

You who fear him, trust in the Lord—he is their help and shield.

105. My Helper

Hebrews 13:6

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

106. My High Tower

Psalms 144:2

He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

107. My Hope

Psalms 71:5

For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.

108. My Lord and My God

John 20:28

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

109. My strength and my Power

2 Samuel 22:33

It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

110. My Rock of Refuge

Psalms 31:2

Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.

The Word of God for our Daily Living – 13 – 19

13. Decisiveness

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

14. Deference

Romans 14:21

It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak.

15. Dependability

Psalms 15:4

In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the Lord; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change;

16. Determination

2 Timothy 4:6-7

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

17. Diligence

Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,

18. Discernment

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

19. Discretion

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

Submission as a pattern of Life - 3

Parents by their children

Ephesians 6:1-3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

Employers, by their employees

Ephesians 6:5-9

Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.

   And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.

Colossians 3:22

Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.

Provision of Justice

"Prepare chains, because the land is full of bloodshed and the city is full of violence." - Ezekiel 7:23
God hates it when the innocent are afflicted with violence and bloodshed. He hates evil and political corruption. He hates courts that are false and leaders who are abusive of their power. We need to rest assured that he will provide deliverance for his faithful followers and administer justice to those who have abused or harmed other people — if not in this life, for sure in the life to come.

Names of God -186 – 95 - 102

95. Mediator of a Better Covenant

Hebrews 8:6

But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

96. Mediator of New Covenant

Hebrews 12:24

And to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

97. Messiah

John 4:25

The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes, he will tell us all things.”

98. Mighty God

Isiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

99. Mighty One

Psalms 45:3

Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!

100. Mighty One of Israel

Isaiah 30:29

And you will sing as on the night you celebrate a holy festival; your hearts will rejoice as when people playing pipes go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the Rock of Israel.

101. Most High – Highest

Psalms 18:13

The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.

102. Most Holy

Daniel 9:4

I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments,

God’s Plan

And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. — 2 Corinthians 11:14

While we wait for God's great victory for us to be fully realized, we also need to know that we are in a battle. God will win this battle through Jesus Christ. The final outcome is certain. Christ has already won the decisive battle.

However, let's not be fooled; the evil one will do everything he can to deceive all people and confuse the lost. Let's stick with God's plan — living his truth, listening for his voice in Scripture, and following the lead of his Spirit.

Judging Others

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
-    1 Corinthians 10:31

As humans, we are often quick to quibble over things we feel are important to us when others don't share our enthusiasm — especially food, holidays, and special events. This problem is often more a sign of insecurity than it is a mark of sincerity.

We are to do what we do based on our commitment to honor the Lord, not because others do it or approve of it. At the same time, we want to be careful about judging others for what they do or do not celebrate, eat, or drink. The bottom line when judging such things: Can we do it to honor the Lord?

Life is hard?

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

I guess we could call it the irony of discipleship. To follow Christ means that we give up everything and follow him. To follow Christ means that we receive untold blessings in this life and eternal life with God in the life to come.

So is it hard? Yes, sometimes it is. But life is hard. Is the burden light as Jesus promised? Yes, because we know our lives are not lived in vain, that we are living life as God intended it, and when life is over, it isn't really over! We get to go home and be with our Lord!

Experience 

The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. - Judges 2:7

Each generation must have its own first-hand faith. Transforming faith takes more than receiving a godly heritage and stories of the past deeds of God. It requires a fresh experience of God's mighty presence!

Stand - 7

Stand fast in the Lord:

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

Stand perfect and complete:

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.

We live, if we stand fast in:

1 Thessalonians 3:8

For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.

Stand fast, hold traditions:

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

I stand at the door and knock:

Revelation 3:20

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

Dead stand before God:

Revelation 20:12

And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.

Names of God -186 – 87 - 94

87. Lord Our Maker

Psalms 95:6

Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!

88. Lord of Righteousness

Jeremiah 23:6

His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: The Lord is our righteousness.’

89. Lord of All

Romans 10:12

For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.

90. Lord of Strong and Mighty

Psalms 24:8

Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle!

91. Lord Your Redeemer

Isaiah 43:14

Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

“For your sake I send to Babylon and bring them all down as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice.

92. Love

1 John 4:8

Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

93. Man of War

Exodus 15:3

The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his name.

94. Mediator

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

Stand - 6

Stand fast in the faith:

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

2 Corinthians 1:24

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.

Stand fast in the liberty:

Galatians 5:1

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Stand against wiles of devil:

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Having done all stand:

Ephesians 6:13-14

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

Stand fast in one spirit:

Philippians 1:27

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

The Book of the Law

Galatians 3:10

For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

The volume of the Book

Hebrews 10:7

Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do your will, my God.’”

The blood sprinkled Book

Hebrews 9:19

When Moses had proclaimed every command of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves, together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people.

The Book to the 7 Churches

Revelation 5:1-10

Kindly read.

The prophecy of this Book

Revelation 22:7

“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.”

Revelation 7:9-10

But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”

Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near.

Revelation 22:18

 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.

Stand - 5

Stand gazing up into heaven:

Acts 1:11

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

Stand before you whole:

Acts 4:10

Then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

Stand speak in the temple:

Acts 5:20

Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.”

God is able to make him stand:

Romans 14:4

Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand.

Stand before the judgment stand of Christ:

Romans 14:10

You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light.

It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.

2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

Stand - 4

God’s kingdom stand forever:

Daniel 2:44

In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.

Feet shall stand in that day:

Zechariah 14:4

On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south

Divided house or kingdom cannot stand:

Matthew 12:25

Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

Mark 3:24-26

If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.

Luke 11:18

If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Now if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your

When ye stand praying, forgive:

Mark 11:25

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

Stand before the sun of man:

Luke 21:36

Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

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Stand in awe, and sin not:

Psalm 4:4

Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

Waters stand u as on help:

Psalm 78:13

He divided the sea and led them through; he made the water stand up like a wall.

Let Satan stand at right hand:

Psalm 109:6

Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy; let an accuser stand at his right hand.

Stand for an ensign of people:

Isaiah 11:10

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.

Agreement with hell not stand:

Isaiah 28:18

Your covenant with death will be annulled; your agreement with the realm of the dead will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge sweeps by, you will be beaten down by it.

Word of God stand forever:

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”

Stand fast:

Jeremiah 46:14

Announce this in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it also in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and get ready, for the sword devours those around you.’

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Sun, stand thou still upon:

Joshua 10:12

On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel:
   “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.”

Angel of the Lord stand between:

1 Chronicles 21:16

David looked up and saw the angel of the Lord standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand extended over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown.

Priests could not stand to minister:

2 Chronicles 5:14

And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple of God.

Stand up and bless the Lord:

Nehemiah 9:5

And the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah—said: “Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting.”

  “Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise

Stand at latter day upon earth:

Job 19:25

I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.

Stand still, hearken:

Job 37:14

Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God’s wonders.

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Stand back:

Genesis 9:9

“I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you

Stand still and see salvation:

Exodus 14:13

Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.

2 Chronicles 20:17

You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’”

Stand still and I will hear:

Numbers 9:8

Moses answered them, “Wait until I find out what the Lord commands concerning you.”

No man able to stand before thee:

Deuteronomy 7:24

He will give their kings into your hand, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand up against you; you will destroy them.

Deuteronomy 11:25

No one will be able to stand against you. The Lord your God, as he promised you, will put the terror and fear of you on the whole land, wherever you go.

Joshua 1:5

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Joshua 10:8

The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.”

Joshua 23:9

The Lord has driven out before you great and powerful nations; to this day no one has been able to withstand you.

The Word of God for our Daily Living

6. Cautiousness

Proverbs 19:2

Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, and he sins who hastens with his feet.

7. Cleanliness

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

8. Compassion

1 John 3:17

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

9. Consecration

Romans 12:1-2

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

10. Contentment

1 Timothy 6:6-8

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

11. Courage

Psalms 27:14

Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage,  And He shall strengthen your heart;
 Wait, I say, on the Lord!

12. Creativity

Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Blessings of Fearing God

Angel Encamps

Psalm 34:7

The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him,

 And delivers them.

Lack Nothing

Psalm 34:9

Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

Beginning of Wisdom

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.  To him belongs eternal praise.

Desires Fulfilled

Psalm 145:19

He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

Lengthens Life

Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Secures Fortress & Refuge for Children

Proverbs 14:26

Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

Fountain of Life

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Key to Treasure

Isaiah 33:6

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

It will go better

Ecclesiastes 8:12

Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.

Paradise Today

Luke 23:40

But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence?

Luke 23:43

Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise

Holiness Perfected

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

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Leadership in the Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 16:15-16

You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people.

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

Hebrews 13:17

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

One another in the Body of Christ

Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.

Husbands, by their wives

Ephesians 5:22

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.

Colossians 3:18

Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

God’s purpose in your life

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.”

1 Corinthians 9:26

So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.

Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

Revelation 4:11

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

Luke 2:8-11

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."

Thoughts on This Verse....

Shepherds and the glory of the Lord in the same sentence. Shepherds enjoyed a great heritage in Israel with Abraham, Moses, and David as notable shepherds and God being identified through Psalm 23 as a great shepherd. But by this time in Israelite history, they were not highly regarded. They smelled like sheep. They spent their time with sheep. They were not really clean and religious enough to be considered spiritual. So when God chose to announce the birth of Jesus to shepherds with his contingent of angels he makes his point clear: Everyone is loved by God, everyone has access to God, and everyone is! desired by God.

The Word of God for our Daily Living

1. Abundant Life

John 10:10

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

2. Alertness

Mark 14:38

Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

3. Attentiveness

Hebrews 2:1

Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.

4. Boldness

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness

5. Citizenship

Romans 13:1-7

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.

For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

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79. Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth

Luke 4:14

Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region

80. Lord Mighty in Battle

Psalm 24:8

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.

81. Lord Most High

Psalms 47:2

For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth.

82. Lord of All

Acts 10:36

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all

83. Lord of All the Earth

Zechariah 6:5

And the angel answered and said to me, “These are four spirits of heaven, who go out from their station before the Lord of all the earth.

84. Lord of Jehovah

Psalms 83:18

That they may know that You, whose name alone is the Lord, Are the Most High over all the earth.

Isaiah 26:4

Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.

85. Lord of Hosts

Psalms 24:10

Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts,  He is the King of glory.

86. Lord of Lords

Revelation 17:14

These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”

Family Unity

Acts 2:39

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

Luke 16:18

Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and the man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery

Ephesians 5:33

However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Proverbs 18:22

Who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.

Deuteronomy 6:5-9

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.

Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates

 Jesus, our worthy God.

And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. – Revelation 5:9

Worthy! What a beautiful word! For those of us who are disciples of Jesus, we know of only one who is truly worthy. He is worthy to open the scroll and reveal the future. He is worthy of praise and adoration. Why? Because even though he was holy, perfect and heavenly, his death on the cross to purchase our pardon, forgiveness, and salvation made him worthy. And he did it not just for us, but also for people of all races and languages and cultures. Jesus, you are worthy!

Modern Church

Most of God's people are contented to be saved from the hell that is without; they are not so anxious to be saved from the hell that is within. - Robert Murray McCheyne   

God uses the humble

For the purpose of teaching, let us define weakness:

1. Recognizing our inability to perform God’s will on our own.

2… Yielding our hearts and utterly depending upon the power of the Holy Spirit.

3. Allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us to accomplish the things of eternal value by His power and not our own.

Church leaders often feel a great deal of pressure to be a “success” in ministry. Unfortunately, our ideas of success are often defined by the world’s standards or even by our own pride. We want to be important in the eyes of others. We want to be “great” in God’s Kingdom so that God will greatly us!

But in reality is, that there are no great men of God … only humble men greatly used of God! (Matthew 20:20-28).

Struggling with sin

Paul describing his experience with the law, as a God-fearing Israelites. In this case, the experience he describes – best summarized in the verse – Romans 7:19 “as I do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do – this I keep on doing.” is the typical experience of every Israelites who seeks to keep God’s law as the way to righteousness. 

Well, in this context what about us today?

Let’s reflect on the following three points:

1) Think about the dilemma of the God-fear who has

2) God’s law who desires to be obedient and yet does not know Christ

3) Thank God for the deliverance we have through Christ from the condemnation we deserve.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them that those who love your name may rejoice in you. —

Thoughts on This Verse....

Our hope is in the LORD! He is the basis of our security and the reason for our joyful songs! He is our protection and hope! He is the reason we rejoice!

Jesus Alone is our Model

1. In Faith – He is the Author and Perfector of our Faith

Hebrews 12:2

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

2. In Purity – We should be pure just as Jesus is pure

1 John 3:3

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

3. In Patience – consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men.

Hebrews 12:3

For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

4. In Humility – your attitude should be same as that of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:5-11

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

5. In Suffering – Jesus suffered for us leaving us an example. Follow His steps.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:

6. In Character – you must walk as Jesus walked.

1 John 2:6

He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

7. In Brotherly Love – live a life of love just as Christ loved us.

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

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God

James 4:7

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Governmental authorities

Romans 13:1-7

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason.
They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

   This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

1 Peter 2:13-17

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.

Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.

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72 – Lion of the Tribe of Judah

Revelation 5:5

But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to lose its seven seals.”

73 – Lord

Romans 10:13

For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

74 – Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

75 – Lord of Both the Dead and Living

Romans 14:9

For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living
76 – Lord God Almighty

Revelation 4:8

The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:

   “Holy, holy, holy,

 Lord God Almighty,

 Who was and is and is to come!”

77 – Lord God of Truth

Psalms 31:5

Into Your hand I commit my spirit;

 You have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.

78 – Lord God Omnipotent

Revelation 19:6

And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!

Effective in Ministry

1. Accept the gifts and calling that God has given you, do not envy or criticize what others have or try to imitate them.

2. Pray daily to know the will of God for you and your ministry.

3. Be content with where God has called you, and with what He is asking you to do.

4. Continually ask for God’s help and power to do His will.

5. Remind yourself every day that you are in ministry to serve God and others and not to serve yourself or your own gain.

Finally,

Be reminded that God has called you just as you are. He has given you specific gifts for a reason. He desires to use you as the person you are along with the gifts you have – in combination with His Spirit’s anointing and transforming work – to minster to others. 

Ministry

The disciples went from being frightened, uncertain sheep to becoming bold, testifying, miracle – working shepherds!

They declared the Gospel without shame, even to the point of suffering and death. This is the fiery zeal that comes from the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Ministry Be Alert

We will reap what we sow, whether that be righteousness and blessing, or corruption.

God will hold us, as leaders, to a sticker standard. 

How are we serving our Lord?

Even when people believed in Jesus and seemed to follow Him, He knew how fickle men’s heart could be (John 2:23-25). Jesus warned His followers to not trust in or seek for the praises of men (Luke 6:26).

For if it is the high opinion of men that we seek, our hearts will not be disposed to serving only the Lord.
The Bible

What the Holy Spirit illuminates or reveals concerning the truth will always be in agreement with what He has already revealed in the written Word of God (John 16:13-14).

There is NO new revelation that will ever add to or disagree with the Bible!

The Word is like Bread

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’

Deuteronomy 8:3

He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Isaiah 55:10

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,

Exodus chapter 16 –kindly read

The Word is like a Pearl

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

The Word is like an Anchor

Hebrews 6:18-19

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

The Word is like a Star

2 Peter 1:19

We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Revelation 2:28

I will also give that one the morning star.

The Word is like Meat

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.